Lenovo ThinkPad T530 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T530
Lenovo ThinkPad T530

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T530 and Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T530 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

effective thermal management

solid performance stability

heavy design

dated aesthetics

limited graphics power

average display brightness

Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

reliable performance

decent battery life

heavy and bulky

dated aesthetic design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T530 and Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T530 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.34 cm x 24.38 cm x 3.56 cm 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 3.085 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD SATA 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
PoweredUSB 2.0
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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